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UEFA Champions League – matchday 2 – 06/03/24 – 21:01
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5′
Manuel Akanji
5′
Manuel Akanji
1 – 0
9′
Julian Alvarez
9′
Julian Alvarez
2 – 0
29′
Mohamed Elyounoussi
2 – 1
Mohamed Elyounoussi
29′
45+3′
Erling Haaland
45+3′
Erling Haaland
3 – 1
Copy and paste. Just like in the first leg, Manchester City easily distanced itself from Copenhagen with 3-1. The biggest difference: the Belgians did not play a leading role this time. Kevin De Bruyne sat on the bench for 90 minutes, Jeremy Doku watched from the stands with some aches and pains.
9 minutes. Manchester City didn’t need much longer to take away all hope of a miracle from FC Copenhagen.
A corner kick from Alvarez fell on the foot of the lone Akanji, who was able to kick the opening goal against the ropes in one go. Moments later it happened again. First, Rodri headed against the crossbar, but in the restart, Alvarez’s shot slipped through the hands of goalkeeper Grabara: 2-0.
City then controlled the match without creating any big chances, until Elyounoussi scored the tying goal out of nowhere. After a nice one-two with Oskarson, he was able to easily push the ball past Ederson.
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No Belgians, just Haaland
The three goals made it a pleasant first half hour.
Also for Belgian viewers, because they undoubtedly swore for a moment after the announcement of the lineups. De Bruyne received some extra rest from Guardiola and remained on the bench (90 minutes), Doku did not even make the score sheet. “He had some ailments,” said his coach.
Just on the appointment against Copenhagen: Erling Haaland.
Just before half time, the Norwegian escaped the offside trap and was able to send his team into halftime with a double lead. After the break, both teams would never wake up from sleep mode and it was time to wait for the final whistle.
Job done for City, which, together with Real Madrid, will join Bayern Munich and PSG in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Phase by phase
City does what it has to do and puts Copenhagen aside with speaking ease. After 2 goals in the first 10 minutes the match was already over. Elyounoussi gave the Danish citizen some courage, but he was immediately suppressed by Haaland.
City wins 3-1, just like in the first leg, and can prepare for the quarter-finals.
Almost still 4-1
In extra time, Lewis shot on target again. His ball deviates and explodes on the crossbar. No goal for the teenager.
3 – extra time
An extra 3 minutes will be added.
An invisible Haaland was able to push through once this evening and that immediately resulted in a goal. We didn’t see him again after that and so that is the signal for Guardiola to bring him to the side.
Copenhagen can counter on a counter. On a high ball, Cornelius and Akanji both go high with their leg, but the latter is the only one to touch the ball. Cornelius receives a yellow card for dangerous play.
Elyounoussi hoog over
Once again the ball ends up in the ball at the feet of a Copenhagen player. From outside the penalty area, Elyounoussi blasts the ball wildly.
Pinball machine for goal
On a corner kick from Copenhagen, the ball falls at McKenna’s feet. He is too surprised to do anything with it and then kicks the ball against his teammate Diks. Fortunately for City, the ball falls dead and Ederson can easily pick it up.
Nunes’ dislocated finger
Nunes slips away and lies there groaning in pain. His finger is dislocated and so the Portuguese needs care.
Guardiola plays it safe and brings Hamilton in his place.
2024-03-06 21:50:00
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